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AirlinesOlympic Airlines: cabin crew on strike
Athene, Greece - It has been fixed for next week the strike by the Olympic Airlines' cabin crew
Cabin crew of the Greek State carrier announced a 48 hour strike because of the failure by the management in approving a two-year wage deal. The request came out just when the government was trying to... more
AirlinesQatar Airways will also fly to Beijing from the end of November
Doha, Qatar - With a link three times a week that has connections also from Italy
"Continuing in its strategy of fast and increasing expansion towards new markets and destinations of great economic and touristic interest, Qatar Airways launches from next November 25 a new three times... more
AirlinesIndia: air rates increase by 10 per cent
New Delhi, India - For services operated by Jet Airways, Air Sahara and Indian Airlines
The crude-oil price boosts again, but remains under USD 54 a barrel. At meantime from today the air rates in India will jump by 10 per cent: the rise affects both business and economy class of Jet Airways,... more
AirlinesVirgin Blue arranges a new low-cost to Macau
Macau Special Administrative Region (The People's Republic of China) - The Richard Branson airline aims to expand through the Asian market
Virgin Blue, the well-known low-cost of Richard Branson operating in Australia, seems was talking with Air Macau to arrange a new low-cost airline in the former Portuguese enclave: the local magnate Stanley... more
AirlinesNew Turin-London link by easyJet
Turin, Italy - Inaugurated also the Luton-Cracovia route
Yesterday the new link Turin-Caselle for London-Luton has been inaugurated, operated by the low-cost airline easyJet: it's an important challenge for the Britain carrier, due the Region Piemonte airport... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): AZ Service and capital rise go on
Rome, Italy - A share for a financial company with state capital has been scheduled, while the capital rise should not be larger than some EUR 1.2bn
Alitalia's representatives, gathering in the Board of Directors yesterday, analysed the situation with reference to the AZ Service dealing, underlining how it is being gone on for the granting of a share... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the Board of Directors finds loss for EUR 620m
Rome, Italy - Much more than it was forecasted but the reasons should be put down to redundancies and the AZ Service dealing
During the Board of Directors held yesterday, Alitalia's representatives found loss which appeared larger than what it had at first been forecasted, and practically doubled compared with the last year.... more
AirlinesChina Southern Airlines increase flights to Australia
Beijing, China - As from the Christmas holiday time
China Southern Airlines, the biggest Chinese airline, in order to meet the growing demand, announced that it will boost flights towards Australia served by B-777: the current 4 weekly services turn to... more
AirlinesLufthansa: passenger traffic rises
Frankfurt, Germany - especially long routes show a relevant increase
A spokesman of the carrier reported, last Monday, that Lufthansa, carried more passengers, in September, than a year ago, increasing its number of customers in terms of percentage up to 14.1 percent more... more
AirlinesLufthansa-PIA agreement over trade exchanges
Karachi, Pakistan - The Pakistan flag carrier and the German airline signed an alliance defined historic
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the flag Pakistan airline, and Lufthansa Cargo, yesterday reached a historic agreement, signing a strategic alliance for the trade tie uplift between Pakistan and... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines: new route Mumbai-Vienna
Vienna, Austria - If answer will be positive, carrier is thinking in daily links
On Monday, Austrian Airlines announced a new India-Austria link: the Mumbai-Vienna route will leave next May by 5 weekly services operated by B-767. If the demand will give a positive answer to such move,... more
AirlinesIberia stops its 2005 scheduled growth plan
Madrid, Spain - It has been postponed at the moment the delivery of new aircraft
It is a spokesman of the airline who reported that Iberia would postpone the delivery of new planes ordered from Airbus because of delays to the programmed extension of its traffic passengers to Madrid... more
AirlinesOlympic Airlines: the Greek government would guarantee for it
Athene, Greece - The airline would take on the leasing costs of four Airbus aircraft
The Greek government have already guaranteed a portion of the entire cost of the four Airbus aircraft, which the carrier would pay in seven years' long, because at the moment it is not capable of paying... more
AirlinesAlitalia (6): Minister Maroni confirms the release of the business plan to Brussels
Rome, Italy - "I hope European Commission decides about the matter in a reasonably short time"
Italian Welfare Minister, Roberto Maroni, would have commented about the Alitalia's situation, underlining how the business plan 2005-2008 of the carrier was sent by Italian Government to Brussels, in... more
AirlinesMore expensive travel by Swiss International Airlines
Berna, Switzerland - As from Friday airline fares will increase significantly
Swiss International Airlines is boosting ticket prices, too (see AVIONEWS): as from October 15 to travel in throughout Europe on board Helvetic carrier planes will cost between EUR 4 and EUR 9 more; as... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines does not consider attractive Malev's offer
Vienna, Austria - The Hungarian state airline is in sale
Austrian Airlines, which seemed seriously interested in the process of privatization of Malev, which is on by means of the Hungarian Government, claimed last Monday that it would not bid for a 99.95 percent... more
AirlinesHigh-oil: Spain airlines took immediate corrective action
Madrid, Spain - Iberia, Spanair and Air Europa increase their fares
From today Iberia increases its air fares from EUR 5 to EUR 15: EUR 5 for inner flights, EUR 7 for medium range routes and EUR 15 for long-haul travels. It is probably Spanair follows the Spanish flag... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines: fares three dollars price increase
Washington, Usa - Only partially to offset the fuel cost boost
Southwest Airlines, as the major US and European carrier (see AVIONEWS), over week end would have increased three dollars one-way rates for long-haul routes in about 100 markets because of the fuel price... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): "many hoped for the failure of the carrier"
Rome, Italy - It would have been reminded by President Cimoli
Giancarlo Cimoli, President and CEO of Alitalia, would have reminded with reference to the great efforts made by the carrier, that many have hoped for the failure of the airline for a long time, such as... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): "Linate could become the third hub"
Rome, Italy - It would have been underlined by President Cimoli, who would have confirmed some interest for the relations with Lufthansa
Alitalia's President, Giancarlo Cimoli, would have analysed some aspects related to the current and future alliances of the carrier and the national airport situation. After confirming that the relations... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): aiming to control a 60-70% share of the domestic market
Rome, Italy - This is one of the major goals of President Cimoli for the national airline relaunch effort
While waiting for European Commission's decision on the business plan, Alitalia's President and CEO, Giancarlo Cimoli, would have put into evidence some major issues related to the strategy intended to... more
AirlinesAlitalia: EU commission proves doubtful about the business plan legitimacy
Rome, Italy - The denationalization process and the role of Fintecna would be in the centre of attention of European Government's members
The EU's approval for the new business plan 2005-2008 of Alitalia appears a more and more difficult one, more than forecasted so far. Members from European Commission would have in fact found the presence... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the decision on the business plan depends on the new European Commission
Rome, Italy - At worst, the start of a deep investigation procedure could last for some 18 months
With the formal delivery of the Alitalia's business plan 2005-2008 to European Commission scheduled for today, EU Government will have actually 60 days available to decide. It seems now that the current... more
AirlinesLufthansa: no agreement before the end of the year
Berlin, Germany - It is the trade unions threat
The German union will see no wage deal with Lufthansa is signed before the end of the year, in order to raise objections the airline cost-cutting plan. It is clear in fact the German carrier plan to cut... more
AirlinesUS Airways obtains the USD 1bn loan extension
Washington, Usa - Handed out in 2003, when carrier for the first time went bankrupt
The Bank of America, Retirement Systems of Alabama and Air Transportation Stabilization Board (that is the board for airlines hit from the September 11 consequences), would have granted to US Airways the... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airways the favourite applicant for DFW
Washington, Usa - Delta Airlines will reduce its activity in one of the main American airports
An inviting position will be available at Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW), one the main air stations for American carriers, as Delta Airlines is going to reduce next month its operativity for the difficult... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: operational performance of September 2004
Houston, US - Excellent the final data for the first three quarter of the year
Continental Airlines, the six largest air company of the world, presented in September 2004 the performance report of its first quarter of the year. The carrier well known for impeccable operativity and... more
AirlinesLufthansa would probably not achieve its goal
Frankfurt , Germany - Even the German carrier could be penalized by high fuel costs
Financial Times Deutschland related through an interview at Lufthansa finance chief that German carrier- expected-profit would not be reached due to high fuel costs. The price of this one, in fact, achieved... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand would purchase 17 new aircraft
Wellington, New Zealand - The national carrier of New Zealand renews its fleet with Bombardier's planes
The aircraft which the carrier wants to buy seems to be 17 Bombardier Q300 50-seat turbo-prop, with which it wants to substitute its present fleet composed of Saab 340A aircraft. The new planes are greater... more
AirlinesStill crisis for the Northwest Airlines
Washington, Usa - Change of the guard in the head of the American air company
The Northwest Airlines is still going through the difficult time followed the terroristic attacks of the September 11 and the successive Iraq War. The carrier continues to negotiate with the Unions trying... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): no tension with Air France exists
Rome, Italy - However, President Cimoli would have admitted that the prospective abrogation of the agreements would cause loss for EUR 80-100m
Alitalia's President, Cimoli, would have also focused today on the problem regarding the carrier's alliances and the possible arrival of private investors. With reference to Air France, Italian carrier's... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): a comparison with the competitors of the Italian carrier
Rome, Italy - According to Cimoli, different ways of considering the seize of national market shares for the traditional carriers would exist in Europe
Alitalia President and CEO, Giancarlo Cimoli, would have analysed also the situation of competitors today compared with the Italian national carrier. Cimoli would have pointed out how the Italian airline... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): "The role of Italian Government was a major one for the salvation of the carrier"
Rome, Italy - It would have been maintained by President Cimoli during a double hearing at Italian Parliament
Alitalia's President and CEO, Giancarlo Cimoli, during a double hearing at Italian Parliament today, would have analysed the situation of the carrier, focusing on a series of major issues for the future... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines and AirAsia cooperate again
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - They could join into a cost-sharing alliance
Malaysia Airlines and the low-cost AirAsia will meet soon in order to discuss again their collaboration, as has announced the Transport Minister yesterday: two airlines in the last time had been disagreed... more
AirlinesNo truce for European carriers
Rome, Italy - Despite the results the outlook still appear pessimistic
Good the traffic analysis results of the European carriers for the last three quarter of the year. Air company such Air France-KLM, easyJet and Scandinavia's SAS reported rise in passengers traffic. However,... more
AirlinesCrude oil USD 54 a barrel: run to fee raise
London, United Kingdom - British Airways and Virgin Atlantic will readjust their surcharges from October 14
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic would have also planned to follow the major European airlines example (see AVIONEWS) and increasing rate surcharges because of the high oil price, which today registered... more
AirlinesThe Australian Competition Tribunal uphold the Qantas-Air NZ alliance
Sydney, Australia - Agreement could be a benefit to the public
Today Australian Competition Authorities would have approved the alliance proposal between Qantas and Air New Zealand: but it seems too late because the agreement go ahead, due the last month the New Zealand... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines announced daily non-stop service between New York/Newark and Berlin
New York, Usa - From July 1, 2005
Continental Airlines yesterday announced it will launch daily non-stop flights between New York/Newark and Germany's Berlin/Tegel Airport effective July 1, 2005, subject to government approval. The new... more
AirlinesThere is a loss in Scandinavian airlines' revenue yields
Stockholm, Sweden - The Scandinavian carrier did not deny the possibility of rising prices
The national carrier of Sweden, Norway and Denmark registered a loss in its revenue in the month of August, saying that it could be down again in September. In particular in terms of number revenue yields... more
AirlinesChina Eastern Airlines buys twenty A-330
Beijing, China - In order to increase carrier competitiveness in the international and inner markets
After Air China, China Eastern Airlines signed also an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of twenty A-330/300 to fleet replacement and expansion (see for details AVIONEWS). The aircraft wiil be deployed... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the bridge loan is about to be provided
Rome, Italy - German bank Dresdner Kleinwort Wesserstein will attend to it and the loan will be available for six months
German bank Dresdner Kleinwort Wesserstein will provide Alitalia with the EUR 400m bridge loan, enabling the Italian national carrier to start its own reorganization. Starting in March 2005, an important... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: would reach soon a new sight
New York, USA - The American carrier introduces new options in its scheduled trans-Atlantic flights
It would start next May 26, 2005, the new service recently announced by a spokesman of the American carrier. Continental Airlines, in fact, would introduce in its planned trans-Atlantic flights a new daily... more
AirlinesAir China: agreement with Airbus for six A-319
Beijing, China - It will be used for the routes that link high-altitude airports
Air China would have signed an agreement with Airbus for six A-319 suppling, powered by CFM 56-5 engines, delivery of which is scheduled in 2005. Carrier would planned to deploy the aircaft mainly on the... more
AirlinesV-Bird in trouble: suspended all flights
Berlin, Germany - SAS offers to passengers were ruined the chance to fly on board its planes
V-Bird Airlines would have suspended all its services because of financial problems, including the Arlanda-Dusseldorf route flights. This means that a lot of passengers will be unable to fly to Germany... more
AirlinesEasyJet : passenger traffic rises on board of the English carrier
London, England - Positive numbers in its budget
"September was a solid month reflected by a one percentage point increase in the load factor", claimed the Chief Executive Ray Webster on Thursday. The carrier said that its load factor was 86.9 percent... more
AirlinesOfficial maiden flight for the first A-321 of Spirit Airlines
New York, USA - The US low-cost carrier is waiting for further 35 airplanes of this type by the next five years and options for additional 50
The first Airbus A-321 of Spirit Airlines performed its official maiden flight. The low-cost carrier is making efforts to keep its own leading role in this segment concerning the national air transport... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines: the third suspected case of sabotage in twelve-month time
Kuala Lumpur, Malesia - The Malaysian police seems not to be concentrated on terrorism
It is the third case of suspected sabotage in one year that a Malaysia Airlines aircraft has to face up to. Malaysian police said, last Thursday, that the plane which was taking off to Bangkok, was grounded... more
AirlinesOlympic Airlines: new privatization attempt
Athens, Greece - Failed the last efforts to find buyers
The Greek Government could try again to privatize the flag carrier Olympic Airlines, after last attempts to find buyers failure. The privatization committee declared in fact void the sale tender started... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Lazio Region President, Storace, asks Italian Government for scheduling a new meeting in favour of workers
Rome, Italy - Lazio Region President underlines the relevance of the direct effort by local governments for the implementation of the social safety valves
The achievement of the recent agreements for the Alitalia's reorganization, the approval of the social safety valves for the carrier's and the air transport sector employees and the green light granted... more
AirlinesSouth African Airways and Jet Airways together for strengthening
Pretoria, South Africa - Increase of connections between South Africa and India
The political alliance already established between South Africa and India has been fortified in the last few days by the agreement signed between their two airlines, South African Airways (SAA) and Jet... more